cheap vs. expensive FSTB's
08-18-2003, 02:25 PM
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cheap vs. expensive FSTB's
what's the difference? I see front strut bars on custommaxima.com for $68....and I see front strut bars on ebay for $10. does the material differ or something? basically what i want to know is which one should i get?
08-18-2003, 02:40 PM
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They should all function the same as long as its not made out of plastic. The custommaxima and Stillen ones just look a little nicer. So basicly you are paying for a name and better looks, not something that will work any better...
09-18-2003, 08:19 AM
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procarparts.com has a pretty good looking fstb for a decent price. cheaper than custommaxima atleast. theyre all the same if you ask me, you could pay $150 for a nismo fstb or $10 for an ebay version and they will perform the same.
09-18-2003, 09:49 AM
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I wouldn't get a FSTB from Ebay ... at least get it from a semi-reputable dealer like procarparts.com.
And after putting on the FSTB, you won't feel a huge difference, you'll notice a small one; another reason not to spend money on an expensive bar. Save your money for something else.
And after putting on the FSTB, you won't feel a huge difference, you'll notice a small one; another reason not to spend money on an expensive bar. Save your money for something else.
09-18-2003, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 99i30
can u tell a big difference with the front bar?
should u also get the read bar aswell mind you that my car has stock wheels and suspension will it help taking corners
should u also get the read bar aswell mind you that my car has stock wheels and suspension will it help taking corners
You will only notice a slight difference in hard/fast cornering with a FSTB, it jsut firms up your front end. It's not a sway bar. A Rear sway bar will make more of a difference in handling. A rear strut tower bar, not to be confused with the rear sway bar, won't make much of a difference.
09-18-2003, 10:25 AM
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they will all do the same, design and name makes some more expensive than others. fstb doesnt do much difference but it does something and is not too expensive thats why besides an intake, its one of the most popular first mods to get for cars...
09-18-2003, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by clee130
I wouldn't get a FSTB from Ebay ... at least get it from a semi-reputable dealer like procarparts.com.
And after putting on the FSTB, you won't feel a huge difference, you'll notice a small one; another reason not to spend money on an expensive bar. Save your money for something else.
And after putting on the FSTB, you won't feel a huge difference, you'll notice a small one; another reason not to spend money on an expensive bar. Save your money for something else.
I agree. When I installed mine I didnt notice too much of a differnce. When I installed my FSB bushings, to me , that was more noticable.
09-18-2003, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FLAVOR247
I agree. When I installed mine I didnt notice too much of a differnce. When I installed my FSB bushings, to me , that was more noticable.
09-18-2003, 02:03 PM
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The difference is looks, but try not to buy the cheapest one, because they could be made really bad. You get what you paid for. My friend bought one off ebay, and it sucked. The paint start chipping and the bar itself looks very cheap. That's why it was $15.
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